Early Childhood Education: Assoc Prof/Senior Lecturer

University of Canberra; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

On campus facilities (gym/medical/café

Professional development offerings

Inclusive culture

Job summary

University of Canberra invites applicants for the role of Associate Professor OR Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education. The appointee will shape curriculum, lead teaching, and advance research with schools and government partners.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD/EdD in Education or related field, with strong leadership and curriculum development experience in Early Childhood Education. The role offers a dynamic, inclusive, and purpose-driven academic environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in Education or a closely related discipline.
• Teaching qualifications in Early Childhood Education.
• Significant experience as an Early Childhood educator, educational leader, researcher, or academic.
• Significant experience in curriculum design, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Recognised record of achievement in research, scholarship, and/or professional practice in ECE.
• Capacity to lead academic initiatives, programs, projects, or teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in teaching, research, curriculum development, and academic initiatives.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate ECE programs through face-to-face, online, and blended learning environments.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and field experiences.
• Lead and contribute to research projects that generate high-quality scholarly outputs and meaningful impact for the profession.
• Supervise and mentor doctoral and research master's students.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, early learning services, professional associations, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the University through professional, scholarly, and community networks at regional, national, and international levels.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum design

Research leadership

Student supervision

Education

PhD or EdD in Education

Teaching qualifications in Early Childhood Education

Job description

University of Canberra invites applicants for the role of Associate Professor OR Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education. The appointee will shape curriculum, lead teaching, and advance research with schools and government partners.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD/EdD in Education or related field, with strong leadership and curriculum development experience in Early Childhood Education. The role offers a dynamic, inclusive, and purpose-driven academic environment.